Lakland Owners Group #69

[Texan]

So I sold an 55-02 with Barts and already want to get another one but money is tight so I'm looking at a 55-01 from Sweetwater. I know it's probably been discussed to death but how much of a downgrade in sound am I going to hear? What is the thing I'm going to miss the most from the 02. Are the pups/pre more noisy than the 02, thinner sounding? Exactly what is the tonal minus in that model, I know there is less options without the ability to toggle the big humbucker, but I pretty much just left it with both coils on anyway. The build quality is the same. Thoughts? Thanks in advance, Jim

The weak link in the 5501 is the pre. It has lots of highs in it. It's a great sounding bass, but I always rolled back the highs to get my sound. The pickups are actually p bass pups in soapbar form. They come alive with a pre swap. I have a Bart 918 NTMB in my 5501 and the same in my 5502. The 5501 is thicker and more aggressive. The 5502 is more polite and refined, still aggressive, but not as much.

 

[jim nolte]

The weak link in the 5501 is the pre. It has lots of highs in it. It's a great sounding bass, but I always rolled back the highs to get my sound. The pickups are actually p bass pups in soapbar form. They come alive with a pre swap. I have a Bart 918 NTMB in my 5501 and the same in my 5502. The 5501 is thicker and more aggressive. The 5502 is more polite and refined, still aggressive, but not as much.

Cool thanks, my 02 was a little too polite , I like a little bit of edge, think P or J single coils. Jim

 

[Texan]

Cool thanks, my 02 was a little too polite , I like a little bit of edge, think P or J single coils. Jim

Then you should be happy with the 5501. Like I said, the pre is the weak link. An new pre really makes it come alive.

 

[TedH]

Just got the email that my 55-94 should go to FedEx in the am!

 

[TedH]

Photo from the dock.

 

[Dan Knowlton]

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Wow! Gravity sure is different in Chicago!

NICE BASS - LOVE my 55-94 although I am playing the 55-64 this weekend.

Dan

 

[TedH]

Wow! Gravity sure is different in Chicago!

NICE BASS - LOVE my 55-94 although I am playing the 55-64 this weekend.

Dan

I got tired of looking at my computer with a kinked neck!

 

[basspraiser]

Thanks! Do you still give out numbers?

Yes....

Pm me...

 

[basspraiser]

Just got the email that my 55-94 should go to FedEx in the am!

Congrats!!!

 

[basspraiser]

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Oh my goodness... That's a beauty... Argh.... Dibs???

 

[overbybr]

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Sick!!!

 

[basspraiser]

Yes it is!!!!

 

[TedH]

thanks guys! I am stoked for sure!

 

[boristhespider9]

Just passing through...

 

[GregC]

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Sexy! Wait till you see those pearl blocks in person, the ones on the US models are really sweet.

 

[Gougedeye]

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That is cool on so many levels! Congrats!

 

[CElton]

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That's hot right there! Dang!

 

[TedH]

Sexy! Wait till you see those pearl blocks in person, the ones on the US models are really sweet.

I am REALLY looking forward to the pearl inlays. I have another close up that Brian sent that gives an idea of how sharp they look.

 

[basspraiser]

Great looking blocks... And that rosewood is so nice and dark!/!

 

[TedH]

Great looking blocks... And that rosewood is so nice and dark!/!

Looks like they really nailed what I was seeking, which was based a fair bit on the Nathan East Yamaha in white. Saw him live with Fourplay and Clapton in the early 90's when he started playing the white 6-string and was always intrigued by it.

On Saturday, it's mine!